LuNi4Sn is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, nickel, and tin, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in materials research for hydrogen storage applications and as a potential candidate for advanced battery electrode materials, leveraging the hydrogen absorption capacity characteristic of rare-earth nickel compounds. Engineers would consider this compound in next-generation energy storage systems where its intermetallic structure offers tailored electronic and structural properties, though it remains largely experimental and not yet established in high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.25 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4254 | eV/atom | — |